- How do I qualify to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance?
- Who will be attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
- Is there a cost associated with attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
- When and where should I plan on arriving/departing?
- Are there any special airline fares?
- Will there be transportation from the airport?
- May I bring a guest?
- May I extend my stay or arrive early?
- How many one-on-one appointments am I required to schedule and attend?
- What should I wear?
- What if I have additional questions?
1) How do I qualify to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance?
PLANNERS: After we receive your registration, it will be reviewed for approval to attend the Elite Meetings Alliance. Upon verification of your booking history and future booking needs, you will be promptly notified of your acceptance.
Qualifications - Do you meet one or more of the following criteria?
- Are you a meeting decision maker?
- Do you book an average room night of $200 or more per night?
- Do you book groups of 10 or more?
- Do you book multiple events per year?
HOTELIERS: Your property must be located in the western United States (in Texas, west of Dallas), or in western Canada or Mexico. Your property must be Elite Certified by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board (EMAB). Contact Therese Hilton for more information at thilton@EliteMeetings.com or (805) 879-3979.
2) Who will be attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
The Elite Meetings Alliance will be attended by an exclusive collection of North America's top corporate meeting and incentive planners along with hoteliers representing some of the most elite hotels and resorts in the western regions of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. To view the latest list of attendees, please click here.
3) Is there a cost associated with attending the Elite Meetings Alliance?
The Elite Meetings Alliance is a COMPLIMENTARY event for qualified corporate meeting planners (excluding airfare). Hotels and resorts interested in participating, please contact Therese Hilton at thilton@EliteMeetings.com or (805) 879-3979.
4) When and where should I plan on arriving/departing?
If arriving by flight, you may arrive to either City of Colorado Springs Muni (COS) or Denver International Airport (DEN). You should plan to arrive in Colorado Springs, Colorado prior to 5:00pm on Sunday, May 3, 2009, to attend the welcome ceremonies and reception, and depart no earlier than 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, to attend the closing luncheon.
5) Are there any special airline fares?
For information about special airline fares, please contact Christine Lai at clai@EliteMeetings.com.
6) Will there be transportation from the airport?
Yes, complimentary transportation will be provided from the City of Colorado Springs Muni (COS) or Denver International Airport (DEN). Upon receipt of your arrival and departure information, we will schedule to have you greeted at baggage claim. Please make sure to either update your registration with your travel itinerary or e-mail your flight itinerary to Christine Lai at clai@EliteMeetings.com once your flights are confirmed.
7) May I bring a guest?
We suggest that you and a guest enjoy Colorado Springs and Colorado together before or after the Elite Meetings Alliance. For guests who would like to participate in F&B functions throughout the event (meals, after parties, etc.), there is a $350 guest fee.
8) May I arrive early or extend my stay?
The Broadmoor has extended a special rate for all attendees two days pre- and post-, subject to availability. If you would like to arrive early or extend your stay, please contact Stacy Wallace (Conference Reservations Coordinator at The Broadmoor) directly at swallace@broadmoor.com or (719) 471-6149.
* Please do not make travel arrangements without receiving confirmation of your requested check-in and check-out dates.
9) How many one-on-one appointments am I required to schedule and attend?
All attending planners are required to schedule a minimum of 14 appointments. You will be notified via e-mail once the appointment scheduler is open.
10) What should I wear?
A combination of Resort Casual and Business Casual attire is recommended. The weather will most likely be cool. Average weather for Colorado Springs in May is 50 degrees, with highs in the low 60s and nighttime lows in the 40s.
Sunday: Please wear comfortable shoes for the networking session.
Monday: The theme for the evening is "Spring time in the Rockies." There is no dress theme; casual dress is appropriate and sweaters are recommended.
11) What if I have additional questions?
If you should have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact Christine Lai at (805) 879-3928 or any other member of the Elite Meetings International team at (805) 730-1000.
